Why it matters: This marks the first arrest in the investigation into the death of McNicholl, who was found with head injuries and a single stab wound at his Hawthorn Drive home on New Year's Day.
The details:
The arrest was made on Saturday, 11 January
The woman is being held on suspicion of murder
Police have now removed the cordon from the crime scene
Officers continue to maintain an increased presence in the area
Background:
McNicholl, known as Billy, was 63 years old
His body was discovered shortly before 18:00 on 1 January
A post-mortem revealed he died from head injuries and a single stab wound
Suffolk Constabulary's Major Investigation Team is leading the inquiry
What's next: Police are still appealing for witnesses who may have noticed suspicious activity near the address between 24 December and 1 January.
How to help:
Contact police on 101 quoting reference 37/162/25
Submit information via the Major Incident Public Reporting Portal
Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Use Crimestoppers' online form
The bottom line: While police have made their first arrest, they continue to seek information from the public about any suspicious activity in the Hawthorn Drive area over the Christmas and New Year period.
